Competition Dance at the Highest Level

All Star Dance is where artistry meets athletics. It’s a recognised competition sport for both male and female dancers, with teams performing precisely choreographed two-minute routines judged on technique, synchronisation, staging and crowd appeal. This isn’t recreational dance, it’s elite performance training with a competitive pathway that extends from local events to world championships.

At Dance Direction QLD, our All Star program develops complete athletes. Dancers train for peak physical fitness while mastering the technical execution, uniformity and visual impact that earn top scores. But the benefits extend beyond the competition floor. All Star dancers learn dedication, sportsmanship, commitment and the kind of teamwork that only comes from training alongside athletes who share your drive. We’re a family-run studio where competition pushes dancers to excel while our supportive culture keeps the experience positive and rewarding.

All Stars Dance

Athletes

Male and Female dancers

Styles

Jazz, Pom, Lyrical/Contemporary

Routine Length

2 minutes

Competition

Local, Regional, National

Choose your style

All Star Styles Explained

Jazz

High-energy routines featuring stylised or hard-hitting dance movements, dynamic combinations, formation changes, group work, leaps and turns. Judges emphasise proper technical execution, extension, control, body placement and team uniformity. Jazz routines demand precision and power in equal measure.

Pom

Poms are used for at least 80% of the routine in this high-intensity style. Success requires strong pom technique, clean, precise and sharp arm motions, combined with visual effects created through transitions and formation changes. Pom is athletic, synchronised and visually striking.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Routines use organic, traditional modern or ballet movement vocabulary to complement the lyrical and rhythmic quality of the music. Emphasis falls on control, sustained movement and expressive performance. Lyrical demands emotional depth alongside technical skill.

Competitive Dance

What Makes All Star Different

It’s a Recognised Competition Sport

All Star dance operates within established competitive structures with standardised rules, judging criteria and progression pathways. Dancers compete as athletes representing their studio at events ranging from local competitions to world championships.

Synchronisation Is Everything

Individual technique matters, but team uniformity wins competitions. All Star trains dancers to move as one, matching timing, levels, angles and energy so precisely that a team of individuals becomes a single visual unit.

It Develops Elite Athletes

The physical demands of All Star require serious conditioning. Dancers build strength, stamina, flexibility and explosiveness while developing the mental toughness to perform at peak levels under competition pressure.

Life Lessons Come Standard

Respect, dedication, hard work, self-confidence, sportsmanship, commitment, teamwork, All Star instills values that extend far beyond the competition floor. These athletes learn what it takes to pursue excellence alongside others doing the same.

Meet Our All Stars Head Coach

Jessica Doyle

Jessica started dancing at the young age of 5 and has been in the industry for over 30 years.

She grew up training all dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre etc and started her All Star Journey at the age of 15. She has completed all her ATOD Jazz, Ballet and Tap exams and holds her Associate Teachers in Dance Diploma with Australian Teachers of Dancing (ATOD).

Over her dance career she has had the opportunity to compete and represent her country at the Dance Worlds 2014, 2016 and 2018 and The China Open in 2017. Jessica is also a judge for many event providers around Australia.

Some of her achievements as coach include AASCF’s Australian Dance Choreographer of the Year 2017. Dance Worlds bids with many of her teams and receiving some incredible results at the Dance Worlds including 4th & 5th in both Jazz and Lyrical.

Jessica’s teams hold many Grand Champion titles not only at local competitions but also our Australian AASCF Nationals.

Jessica Edwards

Her greatest achievements to date is her teams achieving Gold and Silver at the 2021 IASF Virtual Dance Worlds and in 2023 taking home Bronze at the ICU World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando Florida as Team Australia Jazz.

Jessica was announced as the 2026 Team Australia Jazz Coach and will choreograph and coach the first National Jazz team for the ICU World Championships in Orlando Florida.

Jessica is passionate about coaching, teaching and everything dance to not only her students but teams she has worked with around the country. She has a keen eye for all things technique and loves to always tell a story with her routines.

She is excited to meet all our new dancers and to be a part of their dance journey this season.

2026 Timetable

Our 2026 Dance Direction DDQ Timetable is here!

Explore class times across all age groups and genres, find the sessions that fit your family’s schedule, and secure your dancer’s spot before classes fill.

Have a question? Be sure to contact us as we’d be glad to help.

All Stars Dance on Stage

What Your All Star Dancer Will Develop

All Star training at DDQ builds the technical, physical and mental attributes elite competition demands.

  • Technical Precision – Clean execution, proper placement, full extension and the controlled power that impresses judges. Every movement polished to competition standard.
  • Team Uniformity – Matching timing, spacing, levels and energy with teammates. The discipline to prioritise team performance over individual expression.
  • Physical Conditioning – The strength, flexibility, stamina and explosiveness that two-minute high-intensity routines demand. Peak fitness for peak performance.
  • Competition Mindset – Handling pressure, managing nerves, delivering consistent performance and responding to results with maturity. The mental skills that separate good dancers from winning athletes.
Your most common questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What age can my child start All Star?

All Star programs typically suit dancers from late primary school age onwards who have established foundational technique and demonstrate the maturity and commitment the pathway requires. Contact us to discuss whether your dancer is ready.

How do selections work?

Team Placement sessions are held to determine suitability and select what team dancers will be on.

Does my child need competition experience first?

Prior competition experience through Performance Crew or similar programs is beneficial but not always required. Strong foundational technique in relevant styles and a demonstrated commitment to training are essential.

Is All Star suitable for boys?

Absolutely. All Star dance is a competition sport for both male and female athletes. Male dancers bring valuable skills to teams and are welcomed and supported in our program.

How is All Stars different from Performance Crew?

Performance Crew competes in traditional dance competition formats. All Star is a specific competition sport with standardised rules, judging criteria and styles (jazz, pom, lyrical). The training intensity and commitment level is typically higher.

What’s the time commitment?

All Star athletes train multiple times per week including technique classes and team rehearsals, with additional commitments during competition season. This pathway suits dancers ready to prioritise their training.